Fort Wayne, IN

Montpelier, VT → Fort Wayne, IN · Long-distance move

Movers from Montpelier to Fort Wayne

About 796 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,100–$6,090, delivery in 2–5 days, 33 carriers on the Montpelier side and 197 in Fort Wayne.

  • 796 miroad distance
  • 14 h 25 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,100–$6,0902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 796 miles (674 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 25 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
33 (21 interstate)
Movers at destination
197 (147 interstate)

Reverse: Fort Wayne → Montpelier

The route from Montpelier, VT to Fort Wayne, IN covers roughly 796 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,100 to $6,090 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 25 min.

On the Montpelier side there are 33 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (21 of them authorized for interstate work), and 197 around Fort Wayne (147 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Fort Wayne.

Montpelier has a population of about 8,000 and Fort Wayne about 275,203. Fort Wayne is the denser city (2,384 people per square mile versus 803 in Montpelier), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Indiana than in Vermont, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Montpelier to Fort Wayne

Full-service estimate for 796 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,640 $2,000 $2,440
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,460 $3,000 $3,660
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,100 $5,000 $6,090
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,550 $7,990 $9,750
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,010 $10,990 $13,410

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,120–$1,580

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,730–$2,540

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$4,100–$6,090

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Montpelier (origin)

Bellavance Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
86320
MC
116362
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
116 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Capital Candy Company INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
309032
MC
1610426
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
37 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Northern Piano Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2569886
MC
898110
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Catrachingo Foods LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4580446
MC
1823242
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Jr Lacourse

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2301137
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Douglas S Crowningshield

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2403110
Based in
Barre, VT 05641 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Casella Construction INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
472791
MC
966576
Based in
Pittsford, VT 05763 (43 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

All 33 movers in Montpelier

Near Fort Wayne (destination)

North American Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
70851
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,333 trucks, 1,357 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Allied Van Lines INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
76235
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,056 trucks, 1,944 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Machine And Cargo Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4572743
MC
1819133
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46806 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
88,001 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Jat Of Fort Wayne INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
261423
MC
163876
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46825 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
122 trucks, 109 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Krystal Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1998214
MC
705820
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46815 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
101 trucks, 104 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Kaufman Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
354774
MC
280138
Based in
Grabill, IN 46741 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Balkan Xpedited INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2454881
MC
847694
Based in
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Blue Eagle Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1226040
MC
793371
Based in
Ft Wayne, IN 46803 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

All 197 movers in Fort Wayne

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Montpelier to Fort Wayne?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,640 to $2,440 for a studio, $2,460 to $3,660 for a one-bedroom, $4,100 to $6,090 for a two-bedroom, $6,550 to $9,750 for a three-bedroom and $9,010 to $13,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fort Wayne from Montpelier?

About 796 road miles (674 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 25 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Vermont into Indiana makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Montpelier to Fort Wayne?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,120 to $1,580 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,540. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Montpelier–Fort Wayne corridor.